11 Basil Seed Recipes (Gluten-free, Paleo, Vegan, Whole30, Keto, Lectin-free)

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11 Basil Seed Recipes includes desserts, breakfasts, snacks, salads and a variety of drinks and baked goods. You’ll love being able to add healthy fiber to your diet, but with none of the lectins founds in so many other seeds, nuts and grains.

These recipes are allergy-free, anti-inflammatory and lectin-free. They’re also great for those with dietary restrictions or choices like Gluten-free, Paleo, Vegan, Whole30 and Keto diets.

What are Basil Seeds & How to Eat Them

What are Basil Seeds & How to Eat Them explores these seeds that are similar to chia seeds — but why they offer added health benefits for many people. Why are basil seeds healthier? They’re gentler on the body and more nutritious in several ways. In this article, we look at their history, uses and nutritional profile — as well as tips on how to cook with them.

In addition to their other benefits, basil seeds are lectin-free and exceptionally high in soluble fiber. You’ll see in many of the following recipes that they are often used for these roles.

BASIL SEED RECIPES: PUDDINGS

Basil Seed Yogurt Pudding (5 flavors, Gluten-free, Paleo, Keto)

Basil seeds make a convenient snack, meal or side dish made into Basil Seed Yogurt Pudding. I like to prepare this recipe overnight, so it’s ready for breakfasts, lunches, snacks or healthy desserts. However, if you’re in a hurry, you can let it set for just 30 minutes, and enjoy it sooner.

Basil Seed Pudding (Lectin-free, high fiber)

Made with your milk of choice instead of yogurt …

Basil Seed Pudding is a fantastic option for breakfasts, snacks or treats — packed with fiber, nutrients and easy to make. With just two simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for Paleo, Vegan, Keto, Gluten-free, GAPS and many other diets.

Similar to chia seed pudding, but gentler due to being lectin-free, Basil Seed Pudding offers a fresh and improved alternative.

BASIL SEED RECIPES: BREAD

Low Lectin Low Oxalate Bread

Low Lectin Low Oxalate Bread is a wonderfully textured, beautifully rising bread that doesn’t require yeast, making it a quick and easy recipe. It’s perfect as a versatile snack, side dish, sandwich or toast.

You can even shape the dough into rolls. This recipe is Gluten-free, Grain-free, Yeast-free and Low Histamine, and it’s free from potato, flax and gums. It’s suitable for both Paleo and Keto diets.

Keto Low Carb Sourdough Bread

Currently the most popular recipe on Eat Beautiful, in 2025, you’ll adore the soft, flexible texture of Keto Low Carb Sourdough Bread! It’s reminiscent of whole grain sandwich bread, but completely grain-free. Enjoy making sandwiches or toasting this easy-to-digest delight, with just 3g of net carbs per generous slice. It’s also Paleo and Gluten-free. For those following a low-lectin diet, you’ll see that the lectin-free substitution is basil seeds! So choose this option if it’s basil seeds you want.

BASIL SEED RECIPES: JAM

Raspberry or Blackberry BASIL SEED Jam

Raspberry or Blackberry Basil Seed Jam is a quick, 5-minute recipe that’s perfect for Paleo, Vegan, Raw and Keto Low Carb diets. This jam is similar to chia seed jam but offers a healthier twist. It’s refined-sugar-free, nutritious and packed with soluble fiber, made with just four simple ingredients. It’s also suitable for the full GAPS diet.

Fig Jam with Basil Seeds

Fig Jam with Basil Seeds is naturally thickened and elevated by these small seeds. This vibrant, easy-to-make spread brings the fresh, sweet flavor of figs straight from the tree, making it an ideal topping for breads, pastries and hot cereals. The figs’ inside texture, thickened by these tiny seeds, pairs perfectly to make fig jam, as figs themselves contain small seeds that blend seamlessly in the recipe.

BASIL SEED RECIPES: DRINKS

Basil Seed Electrolyte Drink

Basil Seed Electrolyte Drink is an excellent way to hydrate and replenish your body during busy days, hot weather or workouts. Packed with essential electrolytes from minerals, this drink also offers a lectin-free source of protein, energy, fiber and overall nourishment thanks to the basil seeds!

If you’re rushing around town, prepare this drink before you head out to stay energized throughout the day!

Or whip up a batch before work to avoid that mid-day energy slump.

This recipe is perfect for Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Ancestral and many other diets.

Smoothie for Constipation

This Smoothie for Constipation can be for those doing a Keto or Low Carb diet, but doesn’t need to be. It’s a great recipe for everyday, or occasionally, to keep you regular with gentle, effective ingredients: Some ingredients are high in fiber, like the basil seeds!

Warm or Cold Chocolate (or Carob) Smoothie for Weight Loss

Warm or Cold Chocolate Smoothie for Weight Loss is the perfect recipe for a light yet satisfying meal that also curbs your sweet cravings. Packed with protein, fiber and nutritious produce, it still delivers that rich, chocolatey flavor you love.

Made with only whole foods, this Warm Chocolate Smoothie is ideal for everyone and works well for Paleo, Keto and other wellness diets. There’s also a carob option that I make personally!

BASIL SEED RECIPES: SALAD DRESSING

The recipe below is just one (of many) that can be thickened with basil seeds or basil seed meal. Feel free to add basil seeds to other dressings as well (like this Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette). Or sub them in when a dressing recipe calls for poppy seeds.

Marinated Asparagus Salad

Marinated Asparagus Salad is always special, especially each spring and summer when fresh asparagus abounds. Make this salad ahead of time, by a couple of hours, and see a lovely meal come together quickly. Basil seeds are recommended in this dressing to thicken and flavor it!

BASIL SEED RECIPES: SOAKED

How to soak basil seeds if you want to “pre-digest” them

This article, Which Seeds Should Be Soaked for Eating — and HOW, explains the importance of soaking seeds before eating and why some seeds can be soaked to improve digestion. It was in writing this article that I first learned about basil seeds!

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